ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2023

It involves capitalizing on current events and trending news stories to promote or offer comment from a brand, product, or service. A swift and reactive response to news lets brands insert themselves into ongoing conversations, offering timely and relevant insights. Mishandled timing or execution can damage a brand’s image.

Brand 323

Brand Branding eBook Advertising 323

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 3, 2020

A fast news cycle invites B2B newsjacking. For us in the B2B tech space, riding a news wave can be very successful. Here’s how to take advantage of newsjacking for B2B companies. Stay alert for B2B technology changes. The post Supercharge Your B2B PR With Newsjacking appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

B2B 256

B2B Pitching Conference Privacy 256

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 19, 2021

At first glance, TikTok’s audience, which skews younger, may not seem like the ideal place for a B2B brand. And based on personal experience, the platform’s algorithm has gotten very good at recommending related content on the “For You” page—including posts that come from brands. It depends.

B2B 139

B2B Brand Branding B2C 139

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 22, 2017

Can influencer marketing work for B2B brands? PR programs that include influencer campaigns are often linked to emerging YouTubers or glitzy Kardashian-type personalities, but influencer marketing works in B2B public relations , too. Such long-tail influencers are not as plentiful in B2B sectors, but they don’t need to be.

B2B 136

B2B Brand Branding Marketing 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2019

In business as in life, reputation is everything. Few corporate CEOs will deny that a company’s reputation colors every aspect of business, including marketing, talent recruitment, employee relations, shareholder relations, and the customer experience. And reputation’s value seems to grow as a company scales.

Reputation 203

Reputation Crisis Management Airlines Corporate 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 2, 2020

A fast news cycle invites B2B newsjacking. For us in the B2B tech space, riding a news wave can be very successful. Here’s how to take advantage of newsjacking for B2B companies. Stay alert for B2B technology changes. When in doubt, don’t jeopardize brand reputation by seeming to take advantage of a crisis or tragedy.

B2B 156

B2B How To Pitching Conference 156

Onclusive

MAY 12, 2022

That’s why over a decade ago, Onclusive invented, trademarked, and launched PR Attribution to help PR pros connect earned and owned media content to behavioral outcomes –website visits and website actions that result in more customers, sales, and brand loyalists. Publication authority, including its reputation and reach. ?

Consumer 370

Consumer Publicity Media Analysis 370

5W PR

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The previous year was an ideal time for a leap into digital PR strategies and tactics for brands and corporations, such as search engine optimization, social media platforms, and automation, among the many available tools. One big opportunity with written content that many B2B brands overlook is strategic internal linking.

B2B 88

B2B Trends Publicity Leadership 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 12, 2018

Thought leadership is part of public relations best practices, and it’s particularly powerful in B2B and technology categories. Here are 8 tech PR tools for a B2B thought leadership plan. The reports can influence customers, investor interest, press coverage, and general reputation, and they typically have a long shelf-life.

Leadership 149

Leadership B2B Tools Conference 149

Doctor Spin

APRIL 5, 2023

Here are my 10 favourite PR strategies for B2B. As a B2B organisation, having a successful PR strategy is essential for reaching your target audience and achieving growth. Luckily, plenty of PR strategies cater to B2B, allowing them to compete in niche markets. The media and potential customers often overlook B2B organisations.

B2B 52

B2B Strategy eBook Small Business 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 19, 2018

Public-speaking engagements are a strong component of a good B2B PR thought leadership plan. Often live-streamed or taped for repurposing as short videos, they can turn into excellent content for demonstrating expertise and expanding brand visibility. Don’t advertise your brand.

B2B 178

B2B Trade Shows Leadership Conference 178

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Good public relations can be an essential way for a brand to stand out from the pack, especially in the B2B/ technology sector. 6 PR tactics to differentiate your brand. A company can set itself apart by speaking in a distinct brand voice. There are some PR tactics that can help. Have a distinct voice. Is it humorous?

Brand 196

Brand Branding Reddit B2B 196

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

True thought leadership is hard to achieve, not because it’s hard, but because some in B2B just can’t get out of their own way. She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. A blog with B2B sales attribution. Check out our services.]. Not in six months.

B2B 106

B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 106

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In 2021, 44% of B2C brands in Europe said they planned to increase their influencer marketing budget. But with all the emphasis put on these influencers to build a brand’s reputation, what are the implications if this falls apart? Now more than ever, shaping reputation is crucial. What was a $1.7

Reputation 62

Reputation B2C Ethics Trends 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 1, 2020

That’s because social media plays a large role in most consumer and B2B PR programs. Fully 86% of B2B marketers combine paid and organic social tactics. Organic content uses free social media tools to share posts, photos, videos, and stories with the people who already follow a given brand or individual. Here’s why.

Social Media 344

Social Media Media B2B Leadership 344

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

HARO is a name universally recognized brand, so the rebrand doesn’t make sense to me at all. HARO-like alternatives: PitchRate (free) Help a B2B Writer (free – but many queries are from outside the U.S) He earned a reputation for PR measurement Ketchum and later in his role as CEO of PRIME Research ( acquired by Cision in 2017 ).

Brand 152

Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 152

Institute for Public Relations

MARCH 19, 2024

This summary is provided by the IPR Behavioral Insights Research Center Edelman and LinkedIn conducted their sixth annual study examining how thought leadership influences buying behaviors among B2B decision-makers and C-suite executives.

Leadership 52

Leadership B2B Marketing LinkedIn 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

B2B public relations is widely perceived as the nerdy cousin to consumer PR’s popular girl. Some of this reputation is deserved; it’s true that B2C PR is often more glamorous and accessible than B2B. The most effective consumer PR programs differentiate the brands they support. Use the data.

B2C 120

B2C B2B Software Consumer 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

Bylined content helps establish a B2B executive as an industry expert or brand voice, and it’s also a strong way to boost SEO for an individual or company. Within a thought leadership campaign, B2B bylines should offer value to the reader. Some will be service pieces that offer tips or tools.

B2B 147

B2B Leadership Customer Service eBook 147

Onclusive

MAY 12, 2022

That’s why over a decade ago, Onclusive invented, trademarked, and launched PR Attribution to help PR pros connect earned and owned media content to behavioral outcomes –website visits and website actions that result in more customers, sales, and brand loyalists.

Consumer 195

Consumer Publicity Media Analysis 195

PRSay

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In 2023, powerful campaigns strengthened PR’s ability to improve brand reputation and influence, while also strengthening customer adoption and loyalty. Brands have attempted to adapt their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts to suit their audiences’ varying opinions on controversial issues. Short-form video reigns.

Trends 184

Trends Video B2C Measurement 184

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Brands and businesses are fully aware (or should be) that they must monitor digital coverage and chatter in order to stay ahead of potential crises—and in fact, most small businesses (88 percent) monitor their online reputation at least quarterly.

Reputation 94

Reputation Small Business B2B Brand 94

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one.

Reddit 177

Reddit Software B2B Technology 177

Critical Mention

MAY 17, 2019

In an oversaturated market where dozens of business are targeting the same audience, making your brand stand out is crucial to its success. In each stage of the marketing funnel, brand awareness and credibility remain a consistent part of your company’s reputation and ability to drive leads and conversions. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

B2B 113

B2B Marketing SEO Mobile 113

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

While top-tier marketing and advertising are valuable, associated PR campaigns can help propel a brand to the next level of emotional attachment. You feel connected to these brands. Some customers are initially attracted to certain brands because they like their ad message. 4 ways PR creates brand attachment.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As almost 200,000 folks get ready for their annual excursion to Las Vegas for CES (Consumer Electronics Show) , those of us who toil in B2B tech public relations will be looking for 2017 trends to better take advantage of industry moves and stake out positions for clients. B2B content will become more customized.

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2017

Compared to consumer PR, B2B public relations is more highly targeted, and usually more limited when it comes to the range of tactics that are truly effective. Read on for the key ways to customize a discussion event for your B2B brand. Hosted panels are generally thought leadership and branding opportunities.

B2B 136

B2B Leadership Trade Shows Insurance 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2018

PR , advertising, and marketing should be working together as well-oiled gears in a powerful machine that propels a brand toward success. Especially in the B2B tech sector, PR programs are essential to gaining competitive advantage in a crowded marketplace. PR can shine beat in B2B tech. B2B decision-makers rely on research.

Advertising 178

Advertising Advertising B2B Reputation 178

Sword and the Script

MARCH 18, 2017

News and coverage can contribute to a corporate reputation, but it’s rarely the catalyst. From there the function deteriorates from a strategic business initiative to a “how many news pieces did we get last month.” To be clear, in business, coverage is important, but in terms of reputation, it’s not the beginning or the end.

Corporate 65

Corporate Reputation Brand Branding 65

Cision

DECEMBER 14, 2017

In the B2B space, on the other hand, finding the right voices — and assessing their true value — is getting increasingly complicated. In a new study called Earned Media Influential in Performance Marketing , for example, DemandGen Report partnered with Cision to survey close to 170 B2B marketers across North America.

B2B 120

B2B B2C Pitching Social Media 120

5W PR

OCTOBER 20, 2020

While some brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Timberland, and Nike have been espousing various causes for years, recent events have greatly accelerated this movement, among many others. Nearly all (99%) felt that purpose-driven companies would also gain a reputational benefit. Despite this big shift in philosophy, such change takes time.

Brand 88

Brand Branding Survey Study 88

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

A solid PR campaign has the power to bolster your brand. Among its benefits, PR can build relationships with the public, boost brand awareness, increase your credibility, and create loyal customers. If PR can do so much for a brand, why don’t more brands use public relations to begin with? Myth #2: I can do my own PR.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Then, I met Mark Traphagen , who participated in my panel on branding and thought leadership at the Social Tools Summit in October (where he won a Social Guru award). On the face of it, the idea of using video for B2B marketing in 2017 might not seem that groundbreaking. Is there a certain persona or funnel stage you target?

Video 153

Video B2B Film Marketing 153

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Strategic PR builds reputation Public relations is sometimes mistakenly placed in the marketing bucket. While marketing is focused on driving sales, PR is designed to build trust in a brand or company and grow its reputation. Reputation is also invaluable at the individual level. You need both.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

In B2B public relations, we’re always trying to find ways to drive business and trade media interest for clients. Here are a few shortcuts that can help B2B PR pros spiff up their pitches, think creatively, and drive media coverage. Yet as every PR person knows, there isn’t always a timely newshook for the story you want to tell.

Retail 368

Retail Media B2B Pitching 368

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 5, 2019

The typical B2B technology customer is an educated buyer who may research his purchase for weeks or months. Most valuable of all, inclusion in an analyst report can build brand consideration for months or years. Earned media drives brand differentiation. Expert content builds brand authority.

Technology 246

Technology Company Banking Education 246

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Despite the rise of social media, which maintains a key part of a brands marketing offer, public relations still plays a key role and is something all businesses should take into consideration. In some way or another, all organisations rely on reputation and awareness for success. Public Relations builds trust and credibility.

Publicity 62

Publicity Brand Branding SEO 62